Sonnets of Shakespeare's Ghost

"Sonnets of Shakespeare's Ghost" by Gregory Thornton is a poetic journey from the early 1900s that channels Shakespearean themes and style. It wrestles with ideas of love, beauty, and the tricky parts of being human, remembering the big questions Shakespeare asked in his sonnets. These poems stand up for real love and feeling against a doubtful society, creating conversations between the speaker and Shakespeare's spirit. The poems discuss what true love really means, how society clashes with personal feelings, and the search for honesty. Through personal reflection, poems share grief over misunderstandings and judgments about unconventional love. Bright images and metaphors show deep devotion, questioning the reasons behind art and expression, proving real love goes beyond what society expects.